The Hidden Cost of Hookups
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I look around me at what dating has become in university: a case of extremes University is a time for learning. Your degree,…
Have Rom-coms lost their heart? The Downfall of the Chick Flick genre in an age of alienation
The College Tribune sits down with Diane Negra, Professor of Film Studies and Screen Culture at UCD and a chick flick expert Growing up in a household of women, chick…
“Yes, Mom, It’s a Real Degree!” — Why the Humanities Matter
Whether it be journalists, artists, activists, teachers or filmmakers, each position holds the value of making sure our society does not lose its humanity. “So you’ve chosen to study the…
Opening Doors to the Opera House: An Interview with Fergus Sheil
Might anyone in their twenties enjoy a night at the opera if it isn’t the one produced by Queen? Or is the performance form just too dramatic and alien to…
Written in Our Hearts: A Love Letter to Dublin
Dublin, Written in Our Hearts, edited by Declan Meade, is the newest addition to Dublin City Council’s One Dublin One Book initiative. This programme strives to bring more Irish writing…
Watching Ourselves: What Does Reality TV Say About Us?
I’ve never been a fan of reality TV. Yet, reality TV, for better or worse, has always intrigued me. To me, it is merely a distorted mirror of society, showing…
Renovations and Revelations: RTÉ’s Push Towards Relevance
RTÉ, the staple of every Irish household, presents a new lineup of shows and movies that will ignite interest in your grandparents’ generation and a new, younger audience. Two recent…
Wheatless Wanderings: A Gluten-Free Trip to Tralee
As someone who adheres to a mostly gluten-free diet–and not by choice – I don’t typically focus on food when I travel. The options usually aren’t a destination for me,…
Kiss of Defiance: The History and Power of Red Lipstick
Dita Von Teese, a Burlesque superstar and red lipstick savant, once said, ‘Heels and lipstick will put the fear of God into people.’ No truer words have been spoken. From…
Basements, Beats, and the Battle for Space: A Review of ‘Placeholder’
The economic viability of art has been a subject of scrutiny for centuries. The complexity of balancing creative spaces and basic necessities like housing is central to the debate being…
STRAVA or it Didn’t Happen: How Running Became the Ultimate Social Currency
Running has long been considered one of the simplest, most accessible forms of exercise. But in recent years, it has evolved into something far more complicated: a social performance, a…
Built to Last: “The Brutalist” Review
The parade of musician biopics, live-action remakes, and book adaptations flowing in and out of cinemas makes the film scene feel as stale as meal-prepped pasta on Friday afternoon. However,…